Deconstructor of Fun breaks down successful free-to-play games in search of what makes them fun - or not. All of the contributors to this site are both gamers and game makers.
Analyzing the effects of turning a paid app into a freemium one.
How to kick off player's experience in the right way.
Zynga's bubble shooter has all the features and then some.
How monetization in free-to-play games really works.
Playing same level over and over again can be daunting - or it can be fun.
Sometimes players can pay in other ways.
How to monetize your players.
A clean, high-signal newsletter for builders who want to understand what's working in games—fast.
